About The Role

You will be based at our underground coal mine in Tahmoor, NSW, which is just 50 mins South West of Sydney with easy access to the Southern Highlands, Blue Mountains and some of the best beach in Australia.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager we have an opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team where you will work closely with the tech services team to identify geotechnical risks, then develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.

You will also;

• Have responsibility for the design and implementation of the Strata Management System at the mine
• Data collection, testing, analysis and mapping to ensure the mining environment is appropriately characterised
• Maintain an effective monitoring system to validate your characterisation and designs
• Promote statutory and corporate compliance through visible leadership and place a strong emphasis on safety and environmental requirements
• Take ownership of the Strata Defect Management System, providing direction and oversight to the Secondary Support team
  

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering (Geotechnical or Mining) or Geology
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work in a high-pressure environment